Lake Macquarie City Council
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) is planning to conduct a hazard reduction burn in Tingira Heights on Thursday 4 September between 9am and 5pm, weather permitting.
The map is an indication of the general burn area and boundaries are not precise.
Resident responsibilities:
- PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY NOW: Fire fighters require your help. In order to conduct this essential work, residents immediately adjacent to the burn area are required to conduct property maintenance. Your property should be maintained to reduce the risk of embers causing damage
- Clear vegetation and leaf litter away from assets such as fences, storage containers, sheds, power poles and machinery. Maintain a clear area near combustible materials such as wood piles
- Maintain an area of mown grass around residential dwelling & buildings, and clear gutters of leaf debris.
Safety precautions during the burn:
- Local residents should keep doors and windows closed to prevent smoke entering homes
- Outdoor items such as furniture, trampolines etc, should be either taken inside or covered. Where this is not practical, items should be hosed down regularly to prevent ember damage
- Retract pool covers to prevent ember damage
- Remove washing from clotheslines
- Ensure pets have a protected area
- Vehicles must slow down, keep windows up, turn headlights on
- Obey the instructions of traffic controllers and emergency services
- Sightseers must keep away from burns for their own safety
- If you have asthma or a lung condition, reduce outdoor activities if smoke levels are high and if shortness of breath or coughing develops, take your reliever medicine or seek medical advice
- Never fly drones or Remote Piloted Aircraft near bush fires or hazard reductions, where other aircraft may be operating. Penalties apply.
Hazard reduction is an important part of preparing for bushfires. It helps protect people, property and the environment.
To stay up to date with hazard reduction activities in your area visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website rfs.nsw.gov.au/hr
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